The disclosed apparatus may include (1) an access surface that provides access to ports used to connect devices to a telecommunications network via the line card, (2) a back opposite the access surface, (3) a row of ports arranged along the access surface to house a set of transceivers, and (4) a recessed row of ports arranged along the access surface to house an additional set of transceivers, such that the recessed row of ports is recessed inward toward the back relative to the row of ports. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
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1. A line card comprising: an access surface that: provides access to ports used to connect devices to a telecommunications network via the line card; and includes a first section, a second section, and a slanted section that connects the first section and the second section; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of ports arranged along the first section of the access surface to house a set of transceivers; a second row of ports arranged along the second section of the access surface to house an additional set of transceivers; and wherein the second row of ports is recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due at least in part to the slanted section of the access surface.
A line card for telecommunications includes an access surface with ports for connecting devices. This surface has three sections: a first, a second, and a slanted section connecting them. The back of the card is opposite the access surface. A first row of transceiver ports is on the first section of the access surface, and a second row of transceiver ports is on the second section. The second row of ports is recessed further back than the first row, because of the slanted section of the access surface. This arrangement increases the number of accessible transceiver ports on the line card.
2. The line card of claim 1 , further comprising a faceplate corresponding to the access surface.
The line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, further includes a faceplate that corresponds to the access surface. The faceplate provides a finished exterior and potentially provides additional structural support.
3. The line card of claim 2 , wherein the faceplate comprises: the first section, which fits the first row of ports; and the second section, which fits the second row of ports.
The line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, and also having a faceplate corresponding to the access surface, has a faceplate that includes a first section to fit the first row of ports and a second section to fit the second row of ports. This ensures proper alignment and access to the ports.
4. The line card of claim 3 , wherein the faceplate is formed as a single continuous member of the line card.
The line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, a faceplate corresponding to the access surface which includes a first section to fit the first row of ports and a second section to fit the second row of ports, is designed so that the faceplate is a single, continuous piece of the line card. This simplifies manufacturing and improves structural integrity.
5. The line card of claim 3 , wherein the faceplate further comprises the slanted section, between the first section and the second section, which slants toward the back opposite the access surface.
The line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, a faceplate corresponding to the access surface which includes a first section to fit the first row of ports and a second section to fit the second row of ports, has a faceplate that also includes the slanted section between the first and second sections, slanting towards the back, opposite the access surface. This slanted section mirrors the shape of the underlying access surface.
6. The line card of claim 5 , wherein the slanted section is adjacent to the first section that fits the first row of ports.
The line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, a faceplate corresponding to the access surface which includes a first section to fit the first row of ports, a second section to fit the second row of ports, and the slanted section between the first and second sections, slanting towards the back, opposite the access surface, features a slanted section of the faceplate that is directly next to the first section, which holds the first row of ports.
7. The line card of claim 3 , wherein the faceplate further comprises a slanted top section, adjacent a top end of the faceplate, that slants toward the back opposite the access surface.
The line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, a faceplate corresponding to the access surface which includes a first section to fit the first row of ports and a second section to fit the second row of ports, has a faceplate that also includes a slanted top section near the top end, angling towards the back, opposite the access surface.
8. The line card of claim 7 , wherein the slanted top section comprises venting.
The line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, a faceplate corresponding to the access surface which includes a first section to fit the first row of ports, a second section to fit the second row of ports, and a slanted top section near the top end, angling towards the back, opposite the access surface, features a slanted top section with venting. The venting helps dissipate heat generated by the transceivers.
9. The line card of claim 3 , wherein the faceplate further comprises a slanted bottom section, adjacent a bottom end of the faceplate, that slants toward the back opposite the access surface.
The line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, a faceplate corresponding to the access surface which includes a first section to fit the first row of ports and a second section to fit the second row of ports, has a faceplate that also includes a slanted bottom section near the bottom end, angling towards the back, opposite the access surface.
10. The line card of claim 9 , wherein the slanted bottom section comprises venting.
The line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, a faceplate corresponding to the access surface which includes a first section to fit the first row of ports, a second section to fit the second row of ports and a slanted bottom section near the bottom end, angling towards the back, opposite the access surface, features a slanted bottom section with venting. The venting helps dissipate heat generated by the transceivers.
11. The line card of claim 1 , wherein: the set of transceivers comprises latches for accessing the first row of ports; and the latches are arranged to open in a direction substantially opposite from the first row of ports to the second row of ports.
A line card including an access surface with a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, has transceivers with latches to access the first row of ports. The latches are designed to open in the opposite direction of the second row of ports. This design ensures that there is sufficient space to open the latches without interfering with other components.
12. A system comprising: a telecommunications chassis comprising: slots for housing modular line cards; and connectors arranged to connect each of the module line cards to a telecommunications network; the modular line cards connected to the telecommunications network through the connectors, at least one of the modular line cards comprising: an access surface that: provides access to ports used to connect devices to the telecommunications network via the line card; and includes a first section, a second section, and a slanted section that connects the first section and the second section; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of ports arranged along the first section of the access surface to house a set of transceivers; a second row of ports arranged along the second section of the access surface to house an additional set of transceivers; and wherein the second row of ports is recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due at least in part to the slanted section of the access surface.
A telecommunications system includes a chassis with slots for line cards and connectors to link each card to a network. The line cards plug into these slots and connect to the network. At least one of these line cards has a special design: it has an access surface with three sections (first, second, and slanted). A first row of transceiver ports is on the first section, and a second row is on the second section, recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section. This line card increases port density and accessibility.
13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the line card further comprises a faceplate corresponding to the access surface.
The telecommunications system composed of a chassis housing modular line cards that connect to a telecommunications network and at least one modular line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, includes a line card that further comprises a faceplate corresponding to the access surface, providing a finished look and potentially structural support.
14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the faceplate comprises: the first section, which fits the first row of ports; and the second section, which fits the second row of ports.
The telecommunications system composed of a chassis housing modular line cards that connect to a telecommunications network and at least one modular line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, and a faceplate corresponding to the access surface, has a faceplate that includes a first section that fits the first row of ports and a second section that fits the second row of ports, ensuring correct alignment.
15. The system of claim 14 , wherein the faceplate is formed as a single continuous member of the line card.
The telecommunications system composed of a chassis housing modular line cards that connect to a telecommunications network and at least one modular line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, a faceplate corresponding to the access surface which includes a first section to fit the first row of ports and a second section to fit the second row of ports, features a faceplate that's a single, continuous part of the line card, making it stronger and easier to manufacture.
16. The system of claim 14 , wherein the faceplate further comprises the slanted section, between the first section and the second section, which slants toward the back opposite the access surface.
The telecommunications system composed of a chassis housing modular line cards that connect to a telecommunications network and at least one modular line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, a faceplate corresponding to the access surface which includes a first section to fit the first row of ports and a second section to fit the second row of ports, has a faceplate that also includes the slanted section between the first and second sections, angling toward the back, opposite the access surface, mirroring the shape of the underlying surface.
17. The system of claim 16 , wherein the slanted section is adjacent to the first section that fits the first row of ports.
The telecommunications system composed of a chassis housing modular line cards that connect to a telecommunications network and at least one modular line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, a faceplate corresponding to the access surface which includes a first section to fit the first row of ports, a second section to fit the second row of ports, and the slanted section between the first and second sections, slanting towards the back, opposite the access surface, is designed such that the slanted section of the faceplate is directly adjacent to the first section that fits the first row of ports.
18. The system of claim 14 , wherein the faceplate further comprises a slanted top section, adjacent a top end of the faceplate, that slants toward the back opposite the access surface.
The telecommunications system composed of a chassis housing modular line cards that connect to a telecommunications network and at least one modular line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, a faceplate corresponding to the access surface which includes a first section to fit the first row of ports and a second section to fit the second row of ports, has a faceplate with an additional slanted top section near the top edge, angling towards the back, opposite the access surface.
19. The system of claim 18 , wherein the slanted top section comprises venting.
The telecommunications system composed of a chassis housing modular line cards that connect to a telecommunications network and at least one modular line card with an access surface containing a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them; a back opposite the access surface; a first row of transceiver ports on the first section; a second row of transceiver ports on the second section recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports due to the slanted section, a faceplate corresponding to the access surface which includes a first section to fit the first row of ports, a second section to fit the second row of ports, and a slanted top section near the top edge, angling towards the back, opposite the access surface, features a slanted top section including venting to help dissipate heat.
20. A method comprising: providing a line card comprising: an access surface that: provides access to ports used to connect devices to a telecommunications network via the line card; and includes a first section, a second section, and a slanted section that connects the first section and the second section; a back opposite the access surface; arranging a first row of ports along the first section of the access surface to house a set of transceivers; arranging a second row of ports along the second section of the access surface to house an additional set of transceivers; and recessing the second row of ports inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports by way of the slanted section of the access surface.
A method for increasing access to transceivers on a line card, involves creating a line card with an access surface that has a first section, a second section, and a slanted section connecting them. There is also a back opposite the access surface. A first row of transceiver ports is positioned along the first section of the access surface. A second row of transceiver ports is then positioned along the second section of the access surface. The second row of ports is recessed inward toward the back relative to the first row of ports using the slanted section of the access surface.
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